CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS
Section
Dogs
90.03 Rabies inoculation required
DOGS
90.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
LEASH. Lead rope, chain or line for leading or restraining a dog.
NUISANCE. A dog which meets any of the following conditions:
(1) Disturbs any person by frequent or prolonged noises.
(2) Roams about the city or runs at large.
(3) Trespasses on property not owned by or under the control or custody of the owner or custodian of the dog.
(4) Bites a person unless provoked.
(5) Shows a propensity to bite persons.
(6) Chases vehicles or persons.
(7) Injures or kills an animal or fowl belonging to a person other than the owner or custodian of the dog.
(8) Destroys or damages any property belonging to a person other than the owner or custodian of the dog.
(9) Is a female dog in heat, and not properly confined.
(10) Scatters garbage or trash.
OFF-LEASH AREA. Any area designated by the city or Crook County Parks and Recreational Department that clearly delineates that dogs are permitted to be off-leash.
PUBLIC PARK. Harwood Park, Ochoco Park, Pioneer Park, Rimrock Park, Davidson Field, Kilowatt Field, Stryker Field, Gary Ward Park, Library Park, Mini Park, Mountain View Park, Crooked River Park, and Yellowpine Park, and any other areas so designated and signed by the City Council.
WILDLIFE. Fish, shellfish, amphibians and reptiles, feral swine as defined by the State Department of Agriculture rules, wild birds as defined by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission rules and other wild mammals as defined by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission rules.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.1) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82; Ord. 1236, passed 4-24-18)
90.02 PROHIBITIONS.
No person, while on property owned by, leased to, or controlled by the City of Prineville, shall possess or be in control of a dog that meets any of the following conditions:
(A) Is a nuisance.
(B) Is not controlled by a leash adequate for the dog; of less than ten feet in length. Exceptions include service animals and designated off-leash areas.
(C) Is not licensed according to the laws of this state.
(D) Is rabid.
(E) Is diseased.
(F) Is chasing, harassing, molesting, worrying or disturbing any wildlife unless engaged in lawful angling for, hunting or trapping such wildlife.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.2) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82; Am. Ord. 964, passed 3-12-91; Ord. 1236, passed 4-24-18; Am. Ord. 1265, passed 7-13-21) Penalty, see § 90.99
90.03 RABIES INOCULATION REQUIRED.
Every person who resides within the corporate limits of the city, who owns or keeps any dog six months of age or older, shall inoculate that dog for rabies. The inoculation shall be kept current and shall be done by a veterinarian licensed by the state in which the veterinarian practices.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.3) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82; Am. Ord. 964, passed 3-12-91) Penalty, see § 90.99
90.04 FECES REMOVAL.
Any person in possession or control of a dog when that dog defecates in any public park in the city or on property owned by, leased to, or controlled by the City of Prineville, except in an area set aside for this purpose, shall be in violation of this chapter, unless the defecation is immediately removed and placed in a proper receptacle.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.4) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82; Ord. 1236, passed 4-24-18) Penalty, see § 90.99
90.05 IMPOUNDMENT.
(A) Impoundment. A dog described by §§ 90.02 through 90.04 of this chapter may be seized by any person who shall promptly notify the Prineville Police Department for impounding of the dog. (’91 Code, § 4-2.5)
(B) Impoundment facility. All dogs taken up and impounded shall be held in an adequate and sanitary facility. (’91 Code, § 4-2.6)
(C) Female in heat; impoundment fees. If a dog is a female in heat and impounded for that reason, the court may order impoundment for a period not to exceed three weeks. In case of any impoundment, the owner or custodian of the dog shall pay for the care and custody of the dog at the rate of $1.50 per day or any part of a day of impoundment, plus $7.50 if the impoundment is the first for that dog or $15 for a second and subsequent impoundments. (’91 Code, § 4-2.7)
(D) Notice of impoundment; disposition of dog.
(1) Whenever a dog is impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the owner or custodian of the dog is known to the dog control officer, the officer shall forthwith give written notice of the impounding by personal service or a certified letter return receipt requested upon the owner or custodian, and if the owner or custodian does not within five days after the date of service or mailing of the notice, claim the dog and pay the fees required under division (C) of this section, the dog shall be humanely disposed of or given for adoption to a suitable home.
(2) In case the owner or custodian of the dog is not known to the dog control officer, if at the expiration of five days after it has been impounded, neither its owners or custodian claims it and pays the fees required under division (C) of this section, it shall be humanely disposed of or given for adoption to a suitable home. (’91 Code, § 4-2.8)
(Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82)
90.06 TERMINATION OF DOG.
When a dog is obviously rabid, so vicious it cannot be impounded without risk to human life or safety, or if a dog is so seriously injured that its suffering warrants its destruction, the dog may be killed immediately.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.9) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82)
90.07 NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
A dog which is a nuisance as defined in § 90.01 may be abated under Ch. 93 of this code.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.10) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82; Am. Ord. 1058, passed 4-28-98)
90.99 PENALTY.
A person who violates § 90.01 et seq. may be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000. A dog that has repeatedly been a nuisance may be ordered destroyed or disposed of in a manner that the court considers necessary for the health and safety of the public. The first time a dog is found a nuisance under the definition set forth in § 90.01 subdivisions (4) or (7), the dog shall be ordered destroyed by the court unless the court finds that the general demeanor of the dog is such that the offenses are out of character for the dog, or the owner, custodian or possessor of the dog is given specific instructions on keeping the dog from violating subdivisions (4) or (7) of the definition for a nuisance set forth in § 90.01 of this chapter again. If the instructions are not followed or the dog again violates those subdivisions, the dog shall be ordered destroyed.
(’91 Code, § 4-2.11) (Ord. 863, passed 7-27-82; Am. Ord. 964, passed 3-12-91)